Karin Förster-Fromme

Senior Scientist at Curetis

Karin Förster-Fromme has a diverse work experience spanning multiple companies and roles. Karin began their career as an Electro Mechanical Technician at Bürkle & Schöck Transformatorenbau GmbH from August 1990 to July 1993. Karin then moved on to the University of Stuttgart where they worked as a Scientist (PhD) from July 2004 to March 2008, followed by a role as a Postdoctoral Researcher from April 2008 to June 2009. Karin then joined Universität Hohenheim as a Research Group Lead from June 2009 to June 2012. Most recently, Karin worked at Curetis Group, starting as a Clinical Application Specialist from July 2012 to May 2015. Karin then transitioned to the role of R&D Scientist from May 2015 to June 2017, and finally became a Senior Scientist from June 2017 onwards.

Karin Förster-Fromme has a strong educational background in the field of biology and microbiology. Karin obtained their Diplom-Biologe t.o. (equivalent to a master's degree) from the University of Stuttgart, where they studied from 1996 to 2004. Following this, they pursued their passion for microbiology and enrolled in the University of Stuttgart's doctoral program, earning a Doktor der Naturwissenschaften (Dr. rer. nat., PhD) in Microbiology from 2004 to 2008.

In addition to their formal education, Karin Förster-Fromme has also acquired several certifications to further enhance their professional skills. These certifications include "Leistungsbewertung von IVD" from the Johner Institut GmbH, obtained in March 2022, "Quality System Regulation" from the Johner Institut GmbH, obtained in 2018, "Verordnung über In-vitro-Diagnostika 2017/746/EU: Leistungsbewertung und klinische Leistung" from mdc medical device certification GmbH, also obtained in 2018, "Professionelles Projektmanagement" from VDI-Haus Stuttgart, earned in 2016, and "Strategisches Medizintechnik-Marketing" from the HCMC Akademie, obtained in 2013.

Overall, Karin Förster-Fromme has a strong educational background and continues to expand their knowledge through certifications in relevant areas.

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Timeline

  • Senior Scientist

    June, 2017 - present

  • R&D Scientist

    May, 2015

  • Clinical Application Specialist

    July, 2012